Wyden introduces bipartisan bill to reduce mandatory drug sentences
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said Monday he has introduced bipartisan legislation that would modernize federal drug sentencing polices by lowering…
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3 teens escape from Woodburn correctional facility after assaulting staff member
Three teenagers escaped from the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Woodburn after assaulting a staff member on Sunday, and warrants have been…
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Oregon House cancels floor session due to virus concern
The Oregon House has canceled its Monday floor session, after another confirmed case of COVID-19 was reported at the Capitol.…
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Left-wing, right-wing protesters clash in Salem
Dozens of left-wing, anti-fascist demonstrators clashed with a smaller number of right-wing protesters Sunday near the Oregon State Capitol grounds…
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Oregon reports no more COVID-19 related deaths, 253 new cases
There are no new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, and the state’s death toll remains at 2,375, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
Continue ReadingOregon reports 2 more COVID-19 related deaths, 426 new cases
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,375, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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Oregon brothers accused in U.S. Capitol siege ordered held
Two brothers arrested in Oregon this week on federal charges of participating in the U.S. Capitol insurrection will be held pending their trials on…
Continue ReadingOregon Dept. of Revenue outlines unemployment benefit tax relief steps
The Oregon Department of Revenue announced Friday it will adjust the tax returns for taxpayers who have already filed their 2020 returns and are due…
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ODA: Deadly virus confirmed in feral rabbit population near Portland
The Oregon Department of Agriculture said Friday it has confirmed rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) in a feral domestic rabbit found dead in…
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Gov. Brown again accelerates COVID-19 vaccination timelines
Gov. Kate Brown announced Friday that, in light of increasing vaccine supplies from the federal government and the progress counties and health care…
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Streaking fireball seen across NW skies apparently rocket stage burning up
A wide, colorful streak of pulsing lights seen shooting across the Pacific Northwest sky just before 9 p.m. Thursday apparently was the descending,…
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11 arrested on drug, money laundering charges
Eleven people have been arrested in connection with drug manufacturing and money laundering allegations at several restaurants.…
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Oregon Senate OKs bill to let local govts. bar concealed handguns in public buildings
The Oregon Senate has voted in favor of a contentious bill that would ban guns from the Capitol and other state buildings, as well as allow…
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Oregon Health Authority monitors 4 people for Ebola after their return from Africa
Oregon public health officials said Thursday they are monitoring four people who recently visited the West African countries of Guinea and Democratic…
Continue Reading Oregon reports 2 more COVID-19 related deaths, 422 new cases
There are two new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,370, the Oregon Health Authority reported…
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OSU professor Lubchenco to lead White House climate, environmental efforts
Oregon State University Distinguished Professor Jane Lubchenco will lead climate and environmental science efforts in the White House as the new…
Continue ReadingState: Illegally dumped radioactive fracking waste will stay in E. Oregon landfill
A state agency has chosen to leave millions of pounds of illegally dumped, radioactive fracking waste in an Eastern Oregon landfill.…
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Warm rivers play bigger role in salmon, trout survival, OSU-led study says
Warm river habitats appear to play a larger than expected role supporting the survival of cold-water fish such as salmon and trout, a new Oregon…
Continue Reading 2 Oregon brothers arrested in Capitol insurrection
Two brothers have been arrested in Oregon on federal charges of participating in the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6.…
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Want a longer, healthier life? Resolve your arguments by day’s end, OSU study says
A recent Oregon State University study found that when people feel they have resolved an argument, the emotional response associated with that…
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